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My dog has an armpit spot. Should I see a vet or can it wait?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I found this spot in my dog's armpit. Should I go to have it checked out by the doctor? I am planning to take her in for a checkup in a few weeks to review the results of a food change. Can it wait until then?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on June 25th, 2018

This spot looks quite small, and it doesn't appear infected from your picture. If it isn't bothering your dog, isn't getting bigger, and doesn't get infected (red, swollen, warm to touch, pus), then it can wait until her check up in a few weeks. Should any of the things I mentioned above happen, then I would take her into a vet sooner. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on August 11th, 2019

    The problem with creams is that dogs typically lick them off. Plus I don't know what is causing the itching, so I can't say what treatment is needed. I would have Lucy seen by a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing the itching, and can treat it.

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    Answered By Amber Da Silva, DVM

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    Published on October 24th, 2017

    This spot does look very irritated. If Kash is itchy there I would put a little shirt or a baby onesie so that she can't scratch at it and cause more trauma. You could start by applying a thin layer of topical triple antibiotic ointment and hydrocortisone a couple times a day to see if that helps with the irritation. If it continues, I would recommend taking her to your veterinarian to look for infection, parasites, etc. and get the appropriate treatment for her.

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